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"Poker" was the most searched keyword phrase on lycos.com in 2007.
When did the World Series of Poker start?
The World Series of Poker started in 1970 at Binion's Horseshoe casino in Las Vegas, and Johnny Moss was voted its first champion.
What started the poker boom of the 2000s?
In 2003, an amateur named Chris Moneymaker won the World Series of Poker Main Event and $2.5 million after qualifying through an $86 online tournament, sparking a nationwide poker boom.
What are the odds of getting a royal flush?
The odds of being dealt a royal flush in five-card poker are 1 in 649,740.
How many possible five-card poker hands are there?
There are 2,598,960 possible five-card hands from a standard 52-card deck.
How did the hole-card camera change poker?
The hole-card camera, which lets TV viewers see players' hidden cards, helped make poker a popular TV sport.
Where was Texas Hold'em invented?
Texas Hold'em is believed to have started in Robstown, Texas, in the early 1900s, and the Texas Legislature officially recognized the town as its birthplace in 2007.
Can AI beat poker pros?
In 2017, an AI called Libratus from Carnegie Mellon University beat top professional poker players at no-limit Texas Hold'em.
Where does the phrase "poker face" come from?
The phrase "poker face" comes from poker players hiding their emotions so opponents can't read their hands.
What do WSOP winners receive?
World Series of Poker event winners receive a championship bracelet.
What was Pluribus?
In 2019, an AI called Pluribus beat professional players in six-player poker games.